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Re: Verifying E-Mail Addresses
From: bucklerk () dsa com
Date: 25 Oct 2006 12:20:49 -0000
You can with SMTP's VRFY command I believe. HOWEVER, I highly reccomend administrators do NOT enable VRFY due to its possibility of abuse. What sounds like a quick means of checking for valid recipients can also be used by hackers and spammers to probe a system for valid accounts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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